Remembrance Sunday: remembering those who came home

At 11am today, the country fell silent for Remembrance Sunday. We remember the men and women of the armed forces who gave their lives, and we also remember those who came home.

For many veterans, leaving the forces goes smoothly. For others, the move into civilian life means looking for a home, work and support all at once. Op FORTITUDE, the government-funded referral service for veterans facing homelessness, has now supported more than 1,000 veterans, and the Ministry of Defence renewed it earlier this year.

At Caridon Group, we see a home as the starting point for everything else. Somewhere warm and safe, with your own front door, gives people the stability to find work and plan ahead. Our teams across London, the South East, Bristol and Harlow see that every day.

Watch the full conversation

For Remembrance Sunday, our founder and CEO Mario Carrozzo sat down with Inside Caridon to talk about what the day means to him and what he would say to a veteran who is struggling.

If you're a veteran and need support

You can contact Op FORTITUDE free on 0800 9520 774. Your local council's housing team and veterans' charities can also help.

To everyone who has served, thank you.